2006 Hummer H3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other H3 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 361 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Hummer H3. That is the most of any H3 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (96 complaints, 27%), typically at around 89,000 miles. Complaints mention 10 crashes, 27 fires, 8 injuries. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 361owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 10complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Hummer H3 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System problems | 96 | 27% | 89,000 | “blower motor” (9%) | — |
| Engine problems | 52 | 14% | 86,884 | “cylinder head” (12%) | $5,800 |
| Structure | 36 | 10% | 105,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 35 | 10% | 52,000 | — | — |
| Visibility | 31 | 9% | 80,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 29 | 8% | 92,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 29 | 8% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 28 | 8% | 103,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 20 | 6% | 63,864 | — | — |
| Power Train | 20 | 6% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 16 | 4% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 11 | 3% | 28,678 | — | — |
| Steering | 11 | 3% | 44,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 8 | 2% | 91,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 7 | 2% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 7 | 2% | 90,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 2% | 53,000 | — | — |
| Equipment | 5 | 1% | 48,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 1% | 83,424 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1% | 60,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1% | 84,924 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1% | 41,488 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 1% | 92,500 | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 0% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | 68,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 0% | 3,150 | — | — |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 0% | 73,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Hummer H3 recalls (4)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:defroster/defogger/hvac system:fan/motor
Problem: General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Hummer H3 vehicles manufactured February 5, 2005, to May 24, 2010, and 2009-2010 Hummer H3T vehicles manufactured May 21, 2008, to May 24, 2010. In the affected vehicles, the connector module that controls the blower motor speed for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system may overheat.
Risk: If the blower motor connector module overheats, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Fix: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace part of the blower motor connector and harness, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2016. Owners may contact Hummer customer service at 1-800-732-5493. GM's number for this recall is 15042.
Structure:body:hood
Problem: Gm is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 hummer h3 vehicles. Some of these vehicles have a condition in which the integral clip-tabs on the louver on the hood may fracture, causing the hood louver rattle against the hood and become loose. If this indicator is unnoticed, additional clips could fracture and the hood louver could detach from the vehicle.
Risk: If the vehicle is being driving when this occurs, it could strike a following vehicle and cause injury and/or property damage.
Fix: Dealers will apply an adhesive to the hood louver to secure it to the hood. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on april 12, 2010. Owners may contact hummer at 800-732-5493 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
Air bags:frontal
Problem: Certain vehicles originally built with cloth seats that were equipped with an automatic air bag passenger sensing system and later reupholstered with aftermarket leather seat cover kits are involved. Testing has indicated that the aftermarket leather seat covers can cause the passenger sensing system to malfunction.
Risk: If the passenger sensing system malfunctions, the front air bag on the passenger side may be disabled when it should be enabled, or enabled when it should be disabled. In either case, in the event of a crash that requires air bag deployment, a front passenger's level of injury may be increased.
Fix: Because a replacement leather seat cover that is compatible with the passenger sensing system is not available, general motors (gm) will repurchase these vehicles in accordance with the terms stated in gm's letter to owners. The recall began on november 6, 2006. Owners should contact gm at 1-877-477-1022 to begin the process of repurchasing their vehicle.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain trucks and sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 110, "tire selection and rims." these vehicles were shipped with tire and loading information labels listing an inacccurate vehicle capacity weight.
Risk: A misprinted label could lead to improper vehicle loading specifications or tire inflation which could result in a tire failure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners will be provided with corrected labels and installation instructions. At the customer's option, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on march 31, 2006. Owners may contact buick at 1-866-608-8080, cadillac at 1-866-982-2339, chevrolet at 1-800-630-2438, gmc at 1-866-996-9463, hummer at 1-800-732-5493, pontiac at 1-800-620-7668, saturn at 1-800-972-8876, or isuzu at 1-800-255-6727.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Theses templates dosent recognize the key and kicks on the security system which stops the motor from turning on. So you are stuck for 10 minutes then you can try again all so sometimes the motor tries to turn on by just sticking the key in the ignition before you even turn it. By looking at…
The contact owns a 2006 Hummer H3. The contact stated that the frame was rusted on the driver's side. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact looked underneath the vehicle and was able to see through the subframe. The contact also noticed cracks in sub frame. The contact was…
The blower resistor and harness needs replaced it looks like it caught fire or default
I was trying to get away from a stranger that was following me that was threatening and scary and when I got in the my Hummer h3 it wouldn't start its the ANTI THEFT that's thinking the car is being stolen this is happened several times of the car not starting i went to Google and YouTube and…
On the electrical, I refer to my air conditioning and heater. When I have my air selection to coldest and I drop 1 click for it to be less cool, my heater turns on and at times it smells like something burning. I have to turn it off . On the engine, after I hit 90,000 miles, I have to fill up my…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Hummer H3?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 96 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Hummer H3?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Hummer H3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other H3 model years, the 2006 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.